Data Management

Question 1

What legislation relates to data management?

Answer 1

Data Protection Act 2018 (UKs implementation of GDPR)

GDPR 2016

Question 2

What is the Freedom of Information act 2005?

Answer 2

Controls access to official information and permits the public a right of access to information held by public authorities.

Question 3

What is an NDA?

Answer 3

Non disclosure agreement - Used to protect against the disclosure or sharing of confidential information.

Question 4

What are the key principles of the Data Protection Act?

Answer 4

Ensures data is used:
- Lawfully and fairly
- In a way that is adequate, relevant and limited
- Retained for no longer than necessary
- Processed securely

Question 5

What are a persons rights under the Data Protection Act?

Answer 5

• Right to be informed
• Right to access
• Right to have incorrect data updated
• Right to have data erased
• Right to stop the processing of their data
• Right of portability
• Right to object to the use of their data

Question 6

What sources of data do you use in your day to day work?

Answer 6

Contract documentation
RICS guidance notes
BCIS cost information
Previous tenders